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Murchall Family History

Murchall Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Marshall, Marchal, Marschall, Birchall, Mulhall, Munhall, Cutchall

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Where is the Murchall family from?

You can see how Murchall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murchall family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Murchall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Murchall families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Murchall's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Murchall families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murchall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murchall ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Murchall ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Murchall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murchall census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 33 immigration records available for the last name Murchall. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 104 military records available for the last name Murchall. For the veterans among your Murchall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murchall lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1963, in the United States, Murchall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Murchall in 1958 was 35, and 68 in 1963.

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